The Italian websites Gpone and Sportmediaset are both running the same story that appeared in the sports daily Tuttosport and if confirmed will leave the MotoGP racing world in shock.
Kawasaki will be not be running their MotoGP team in 2009.
The news has not been officially confirmed by the president of Kawasaki Motor Racing, Yoshio Kawamura but it seems that the announcement will be forthcoming, probably stating the reason for the pullout due to the global financial crisis and recession.
This would leave the MotoGP with only 17 bikes on the starting grid, under the minimum contract requirements stated by the FIM and a big, big headache for Carmelo Ezpeleta of Dorna Sports who runs the MotoGP championship.
This would also leave Marco Melandri and John Hopkins with no rides and facing a forced hiatus with other big name racing series having already completed their line-ups for next year and Michael Bartholemy and all the mechanics unemployed.
Can you believe that Prince William waited almost a decade before putting a ring on Kate Middleton's finger? But apparently, the reason behind his patience was all about giving his lady love "the best chance" possible. Talk about being a true gentleman!
The ministry announced that obtaining a possible immunity certification could also eliminate social distance.
When you travel to a different city, either for business or for holidays, you should always look for a way to comfortably move to the places you are going to visit, which can be done by hiring the services of a rental car. It is an effective form of transport that is easily accessible, even at the airport of arrival.
Following a petition by a Labour MP, Robert Milligan Statue was taken down by JCB.
The seal, nicknamed Freddie Mercury, who became popular after his numerous appearances by the Thames, has been euthanised after a dog attacked him on Sunday.
The 19-years-old is supposed to have left his home around 8.30 pm on March 22.